The IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook analyzes and ranks the ability of nations to create and maintain an environment that sustains the competitiveness of enterprises. The 2010 edition is based on:327 Criteria (2/3 hard data, 1/3 executive opinion survey)58 Countries Analyzed54 Partner Institutes WorldwideThe data are grouped into 4 main factors:Economic PerformanceGovernment EfficiencyBusiness EfficiencyInfrastructureThe IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook is an invaluable tool in determining investment plans and location assessment. It also provides essential information for government leaders to benchmark policies.